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Desperate Bayern Munich struggling to meet Paris on eye level
With only two weeks to go, the Bavarians' club leaders and coach Julian Nagelsmann are avoiding the word crisis, but concerns are growing that the reigning German champions will fail to go toe-to-toe with the French giants. While Nagelsmann is talking about a need to gain confidence, chairman Oliver Kahn has spoken of a post-World Cup trauma.
Hockey: World Champions Germany rise to the top in FIH Rankings; Netherlands in 2nd spot
Following the conclusion of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023, there were major movements at the top of the World Rankings in the Men's Outdoor category. Germany, who were placed fourth in the rankings before the World Cup, moved to the top of the World Rankings with 2912 points, the FIH informed in a release on Sunday.
ISL 2022-23: Diamantakos' brace helps Kerala Blasters beat North East United 2-0
The Greek striker scored two goals in two minutes in the first half to give a win and three crucial points to Kerala Blasters, who had lost their last two games. The hosts made six changes in their bid to turn around their form. Karanjit Singh made his Blasters debut, also his 50th ISL appearance, between the sticks.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announces INR 5 crore cash prize for victorious India U19 Women's team
"Women's Cricket in India is on the upswing and the World Cup triumph has taken the stature of women's cricket several notches higher. I am delighted to announce INR 5 crore for the entire team and support staff as prize money. This is surely a path-breaking year," wrote Shah in a series of tweets just after India got their first global title in women's cricket.
2nd T20I: It is a shocker of a wicket, Hardik criticises 'spin-dominating' Lucknow pitch
Indian bowlers -- Arshdeep Singh (2-7), Yuzvendra Chahal (1-4), Kuldeep Yadav (1-17), Deepak Hooda (1-17), Washington Sundar (1-17) and Hardik Pandya (1-25) -- produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in 20 overs. Chasing a small total on a challenging pitch, India were also in trouble after they were reduced to 50/3 in 10.4 overs but Suryakumar Yadav once again showed his class.
FIH Odisha Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 successfully wraps up
The hotly contested final match was graced by the presence of Governor of Odisha Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren and Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera. As 44 matches of high-octane action unfolded, the response to the event as a whole has been tremendous, with fans from all over the world flocking to Odisha to soak in the atmosphere and support their teams.
U19 Women's T20 WC: With happy tears, Shafali Verma finally has her tryst with trophy
As the Indian team began to realise that they were now the champions of the inaugural U19 Women's T20 World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa, the long-standing quest for a maiden global title for the Indian team in women's cricket was finally fulfilled.
ILT20: Md Waseem's 86 leads MI Emirates to massive 157 run-win over Desert Vipers
Apart from Waseem, Kieron Pollard and Andre Fletcher also scored fifties as MI Emirates posted a whopping 241 for 3 in 20 overs. It was not only the highest score of the tournament but incidentally also the second-highest score in a T20 league at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium after Balkh Legends had piled up 244 for 6 in 20 overs against Kabul Zwanan in the 2018 Afghanistan Premier League.
2nd T20I: India survive spin scare to beat New Zealand by 6 wickets, level series 1-1
Indian bowlers produced a sensational performance to restrict New Zealand to 99/8 in 20 overs. Spinners spun the web and took the first five wickets of New Zealand, who never got the momentum throughout the innings. The Indian pacers then did a brilliant finishing job for the hosts. Arshdeep Singh (2-7) was the most successful bowler for India.
U19 Women's T20 WC: England captain Grace Scrivens wins Player of the Tournament award
She finished the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer, hitting 293 runs across seven innings, just fewer than India opener Shweta Sehrawat's 297 runs. Her magnificent 93 was the highest individual score of the tournament, and the left-handed batter passed 50 three times in total during the campaign.
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